I can't lie Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈkænt/ /ˈɫaɪ
EYE KANT LYE
ˈaɪ/ /kɑːnt/ /lˈaɪ
EYE KAHNT LYE
Definition
A phrase used to show that you are being completely honest, usually before sharing your real opinion or true feelings, even if they might be difficult or surprising.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used before expressing a strong or unpopular opinion. Adds emphasis to honesty; commonly seen in speech and casual writing. Can be followed by positive or negative comments.
Spanish: no puedo mentirPortuguese (BR): não posso mentirPortuguese (PT): não posso mentirChinese (Simplified): 我不能撒谎Chinese (Traditional): 我不能說謊Hindi: मैं झूठ नहीं बोल सकता/सकतीArabic: لا أستطيع الكذبBengali: আমি মিথ্যা বলতে পারি না - সত্যি বলতে বলিRussian: не могу соврать - честно говоряJapanese: 正直に言うと - 嘘はつけないVietnamese: tôi không thể nói dối - thực sự mà nóiKorean: 거짓말 못 하겠어 - 솔직히 말해서Turkish: yalan söyleyemem - dürüst olmak gerekirseUrdu: میں جھوٹ نہیں بول سکتاIndonesian: saya tidak bisa berbohong - jujur saja
Example Sentences
I can't lie, this cake is delicious.
basic
I can't lie, I'm really tired today.
basic
I can't lie, math is hard for me.
basic
To be honest, I can't lie—that movie made me cry.
natural
I can't lie, I was nervous before my job interview.
natural
Look, I can't lie—I forgot to send the email.
natural